This qualification is designed to cover the fundamental skills and knowledge common to all engineering practices, including health and safety requirements and communicating engineering information.
The course offers an extensive choice and flexibility for students to demonstrate competence in a broad variety of engineering activities, catering to those who provide technical support including project planning and contributing business improvement.
UNITS/TOPICS COVERED:
- Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
- Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
- Using and Communicating Technical Information
- Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
- Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations
- Preparing and Using Milling Machines
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
All students will be required to wear College uniform. Steel toe capped boots must be worn at all time when in the workshops. Students will also need to bring in stationery equipment such as pens, pencils, calculator, lever arch folder and recommended textbooks.
5 GCSE grade A*-D (9-3) that includes English and Maths as well as an acceptable School report.
This course provides a progression route for a career in mechanical/electrical engineering. An Electrical and Electronic or Mechanical Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma or a Manufacturing Level 3 Diploma.
Observation of practical tasks and some written work.
Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP and are studying a full-time course, do not have to pay a course fee.
Students aged 19+ (without an EHCP) may have to pay tuition fees. Please contact Client Services for more information.
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Please note:
There may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits.
This information will be given at your interview and will be payable at enrolment.
